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Impact of COVID-19 social restrictions on trauma presentations in South Australia.
Harris, Daniel; Ellis, Daniel Y; Gorman, David; Foo, Ngee; Haustead, Daniel.
  • Harris D; Trauma Service, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
  • Ellis DY; Emergency Department, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
  • Gorman D; Emergency Department, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
  • Foo N; Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
  • Haustead D; Trauma Service, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Emerg Med Australas ; 33(1): 152-154, 2021 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-894717
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To review the impact of COVID-19 social restrictions on trauma presentations in South Australia.

METHODS:

Retrospective database review.

RESULTS:

During the period of social restrictions, there was a reduction in presentations of trauma and major trauma by 17% and 33%, respectively. The reduction in presentation rates was due to a large decrease in those aged over 40, with an increase in presentations in those younger than 40. Review by mechanism and location of injury revealed a reduction in road trauma, yet an increase in pedestrian trauma and trauma at home.

CONCLUSION:

Social restrictions alter the characteristics of trauma presentations.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Wounds and Injuries / Quarantine Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: English Journal: Emerg Med Australas Journal subject: Emergency Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 1742-6723.13680

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Wounds and Injuries / Quarantine Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: English Journal: Emerg Med Australas Journal subject: Emergency Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 1742-6723.13680